Question

Where is the Konark Sun Temple located?

• A. Puri, Odisha
• B. Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
• C. Hyderabad, Telangana
• D. Patna, Bihar

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Puri, Odisha

- Konark Sun Temple is situated along the coastline of Odisha in the Puri district. - It is also known as the Surya Devalaya, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya. - Historical records suggest that Narasimha I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, who reigned from 1238 to 1264, constructed the temple in 1250. In 1984, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.